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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1906
Page
6
A humorous notice describes a ball game next Monday with masterful players and entertaining tricks. An oversized elephant gun umpire is promised along with a balloon ascent and parachute drop. The piece lists North and South Side lineups and mentions proceeds aiding a local cause.
C D Williams known as Della, a Susanville resident, was brought to the city Tuesday by Deputy Casaday of Halton who arrested him August 7 at Catalio Idan while en route to Omaha with a carload of horses. The warrant came from Justice Steads court at Hamilton. Williams is confined in the county jail awaiting an early hearing.
Twenty pear packers are sought by Grande Range Valley Fruit Growers no later than next Friday. Inquiries should be made at the secretary office, E. Z. Cansine, Secretary.
B F Lawis leaves for Baise to attend National Irrigation Congress. Mrs Crowe returns from Portland. Salem State Fair round trip fare $14.35. Mrs Ralston and daughter Davis of Portland in city on business. Charles Moore ill with typhoid near Elgin. E C Moore and children home from Portland. Mr and Mrs J K Wright back from Sumpter and Baker City. Mrs Scroggin returns from Hot Lake. La Grande lodge 417 Fd&M to confer Master Mason's degree this evening. all members invited. Commercial Club dance tonight promoted as premier of season. Photographer Hulse back from Imbler visiting ill mother Caroline Hulse. Pendleton reports Conductor Coykendall recovering well after appendicitis operation. Central Railroad right of way agent Snodgrass says grading from Gove to La Grande starts next week. John Walden threshes 3200 bushels of oats and wheat at Ed Halley place. excellent yield. Charles Johnson injured by hay fork on ankle near Gove. returns home for repairs. Judge Tom Crawford of La Grande visits Baker City. Mrs Stiffensen of Portland returns home tomorrow with daughter Mrs Buckly. S R Haworth from La Grande at internal temple foundation work. La Grande theatre season promises first class productions. Goast attractions booked. W A McDonald of the Cove in town on business. praises Cove. Paul leaves for Bourne Oregon to give Labor Day address. Bourne wants him for political campaign but asks him Monday. socialist advocate. Wm Getchell, ex-Elgin manager and city council age, now in Cheto, Cheten area, in Wallowa county on business trip. mentioned amid local chatter.
A German artist Joan Berger pioneers Gastronography, a new art of paper carving. With delicate senife he creates intricate designs and even carves names and cards rapidly, showcasing notable talent in the craft.
Elgin born Aug. 29 1906 to Mr and Mrs Patten a daughter named Patten.
Mr. C. H. Masters of Imbler subscribed to the Observer this morning. He has grown about fifty acres of potatoes for years and finds it more profitable than wheat. This year he expects a good crop as recent rains aided yields and harvesting in his valley section is about half complete with satisfactory results.
A large number attend the Irrigation Congress in Boise with strong Union County representation. Railroads promote the event with a generous one fare round trip rate, encouraging broader participation.
The Union county teacher's institute will be in La Grande Monday Tuesday and Wednesday with a fine program. Miss Viola Provo arrived yesterday from Pendleton and is now employed in the Spokane cafe.
Treats in eatables to refresh the inner man. The restaurant will give the stomach a rest as foods are carefully selected and cooked under orders of a chef of wide reputation. The bill of fare is varied daily and includes choice tidbits. It will be a picnic to your interior department.
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